MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 6 Series
BMW 6 Series
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1979 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1982 | 1 | 0% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 1983 | 2 | 50% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1984 | 2 | 50% | Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction. |
| 1985 | 23 | 86.96% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1986 | 22 | 90.91% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1987 | 17 | 94.12% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1988 | 11 | 90.91% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1989 | 25 | 76% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1990 | 14 | 100% | n/a |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% | Binding brake. |
| 2002 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 5 | 80% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2005 | 75 | 80% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2006 | 148 | 64.86% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 92 | 70.65% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2008 | 88 | 75% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2009 | 49 | 67.35% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2010 | 43 | 81.4% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2011 | 80 | 78.75% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2012 | 544 | 79.23% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2013 | 710 | 77.61% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2014 | 25 | 84% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2015 | 4 | 50% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2016 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 256 | 85.55% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2018 | 1,668 | 89.39% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2019 | 1,084 | 89.02% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2020 | 235 | 88.51% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2021 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 5,230
Average BMW 6 Series pass rate: 84.46%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 21% |
| 2 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 14% |
| 3 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 6% |
| 6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 6% |
| 7 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.2.2(g) | Major | 6% |
| 8 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 9 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 10 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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